Fault Trapper™
Transient Fault Location for Branch Circuit Breakers
Toll Free: 800-749-5783
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User Manual
Introduction
Fault Trapper™ is a new class of tester intended to locate the distance to a circuit anomaly that is either
intermittently causing a change in the circuit’s characteristics or blowing the circuit breaker. Fault
Trapper™ can capture and save both types of events and saves them separately. If the circuit breaker
trips, the backup battery powers the Fault Trapper™ to allow for an orderly shutdown. The last faults
can be viewed using the battery power. The In-Line Adapter isolates the circuit being monitored from
the breaker panel and all other breakers.
This product should only be used by and connected/disconnected from circuit to be tested by qualified
service personnel or certified electricians.
Features
In line monitoring of branch circuits up to 300 VAC and 40 amps
Fault Location reported as distance from Fault Trapper™.
Simple user interface - Backlit LCD display and three buttons
Back-up battery allows capture of breaker trips/Unpowered display of results
Safety Information
Safety Alert Symbols
To ensure safe operations of the Fault Trapper™, follow instructions carefully when using the unit and
observe warning and caution messages listed in this manual. Failure to observe warnings can result in
severe injury or death and can damage the unit.
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Fault Trapper™ is for use only by persons qualified to work in and around breaker panels.
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Do not use the Fault Trapper™ or cables if they appear damaged or the unit is not working
properly.
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Do not use with voltages and currents higher than the Fault Trapper™ is rated for - 100 to 240Vac
Symbol
Definition
(Exclamation point)
Warning:
Potential for
personal injury.
Caution:
Potential for
damage to or destruction of
equipment.
(CE symbol)
Conformité Européenne.
Conforms to European
Economic Area directives.
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Disposal information
